safety
/ˈseɪftɪ; `seftɪ/ n[U]
1 being safe; not being dangerous or in danger 安全; 平安
I'm worried about the safety of the children, ie I'm afraid something may happen to them. 我为孩子们的安全担心.
I'm worried about the safety of the product, ie I'm afraid it may be dangerous. 我担心使用这种产品是否安全.
We reached the safety of the river bank, ie a place where we would be safe. 我们到了河岸的安全地带.
We're keeping you here for your own safety. 我们让你呆在这里是为了你自身的安全.
road safety, ie stopping accidentson the roads 道路安全
[attrib 作定语]
safety precautions安全保护措施
a safety harness, bolt 安全带、 保险螺栓.
2 (idm 习语) ,safety `first (saying 谚) safety is the most important thing 安全第一. there's ,safety in `numbers (saying 谚) being in a group makes one feel more confident 人多势众
We decided to go to see the boss together; there's safety in numbers. 我们决定一起去找老板, 人多胆壮.